Wase loses elder brother 

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase has lost his elder brother and Emir of Bashar, Alhaji Adamu Idris.

The development was reported on Sunday through a statement by Chief Press Secretary to Wase, Umar Puma.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Emir of Bashar, Alhaji Adamu Idris, elder brother to the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase.

“He died in Jos in the early hours of today (Sunday ) at the age of 96.

“He left behind four wives many  children and grandchildren,” he said.